Best New Ingredient Finalist: Quatrefolic

Quatrefolic by Gnosis S.p.A is an innovative form of folate developed to meet the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical need for a folate derivative. With superior water solubility, Quatrefolic provides higher bioavailability. Its unique room temperature stability profile makes it easier to handle in all facets of commercialization, development, manufacturing and consumer sales.

Best New Ingredient Finalist: Tocomin SupraBio

Tocomin SupraBio by Carotech Inc. is a patented and bioenhanced palm tocotrienol complex developed from Carotech’s patented natural full spectrum palm tocotrienol oil extract—Tocomin. It has been specially formulated as a self-emulsifying tocotrienol system that provides consistent and enhanced oral absorption of each of the individual tocotrienols.

Best New Finished Product Finalist: Cocoawell

CocoaWell True Energy by Reserveage Organics is the first 100 percent natural supplement to combine whole-food organic cocoa with energizing and stress-reducing adaptogenic herbs and with Pure Plant Flavanols, which help the body adapt to mental and physical stress. It’s the healthy choice for a natural energy boost.

Best New Finished Product Finalist: Fruitasia

Fruitasia by Protica Research is the original fruit and vegetable shot, offering an exciting new way to get the goodness of fruits and vegetables that bodies need daily. Each 3-ounce, mouth-watering shot provides 5 full servings of fruits and vegetables.

Best New Finished Product Finalist: Portobello Mushroom Powder

Best New Finished Product Finalist: ProbioKid Vita+

Institut Rosell Lallemand is a natural, innovative immune support solution that allies a clinically-supported synbiotic system with vitamins D and C that have the advantage of EFSA-approved health claims. The three probiotic strains selected for the formula are well-documented for their safety and efficacy (all are registered at the Pasteur Institute).

It’s time once again to celebrate the most innovative evidence-based ingredients and products to come out of our health and nutrition industry in the past year. For more than a decade the NutrAward has been bestowed upon suppliers and manufacturers in the natural products industry that have gone above and beyond in developing new ways to help consumers achieve better health and live better lives.

We’ve had more submissions this year than ever before from suppliers and manufacturers seeking to have their hard work and creativity recognized in our competitive market. Finalists are chosen from the total submissions by a panel of industry experts, scientists and nutritionists. The winners are then determined by your vote. You are qualified to vote if you are registered for Nutracon, Engredea, or Expo West.

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